Using an old towel in my brooder...

For bedding, is this wise? I usually use paper towels, but I go through so many or pine shavings, but they are super messy. So I was thinking of using some old towels and then just shaking them out and throwing them in the wash every few days. Can anyone think of any reason not too?

ANgie, I was pickin' earlier about the chicken poo comment, That's a no brainer. I used an old towel once but ended up taking it out because their little toenails kept hanging in the towel and pulling. I didn't want them declawed or crippled.

I layered towel/dog food bag/towel/dog food bag (they have plastic liners) until I had built up about 6 layers. Then, I just peeled a layer off in the morning and again in the evening. I did it again, it worked so well, and got through the first week that way. Then it was on to shavings.

No problems with toes, but I put the "silky" side of the towels up; not the terry-cloth looking sides.

I have used old towels in the bottom of my brooder without any problems...I keep 3 or 4 and just shake out the poo and wash in the machine...I found it doesn't get as dusty....after a few weeks is when I start putting shavings in to get them use to those.....I didn't have problems with their toenails picking on the towel....